Student Leadership Days

Student Leadership Days is a mission-driven program, central to the Museum’s work of teaching the universal lessons of the Holocaust and integral to our ability to connect directly with students who are ready to take on a positive leadership role in their communities. Our intensive Student Leadership Day programming engages students in 5th – 11th grades in a variety of age-appropriate activities, that inspire them to build their leadership skills, explore their roles as citizens, and develop a deeper awareness and understanding of the Holocaust, genocide, and other human rights issues.

Students leave with increased knowledge, and new tools and resources that emphasize the importance of standing up against injustice and bigotry. The program offers participants an opportunity to engage with diverse peers and participate in discussions about perspectives other than their own, increasing their self-efficacy, potential for learning, and ability to return to their communities to promote greater acceptance and understanding.

The Power of One: Choosing to Make a Difference

Student Leadership Day for High School Freshmen, Sophomores, and JuniorsHeld in fall/early winter

Student Leadership Day challenges participants to think about lessons that can be learned from the past, empowering them to stand against indifference and genocide today.

Student Leadership Day for 7th and 8th Grade StudentsHeld in late winter/early spring

Student Leadership Day engages participants in activities that foster the promotion of human and civil rights, challenges students to think responsibly about the power of both their words and actions, and empowers participants to take a stand in support of respect, acceptance and inclusiveness.

Stand Up! Student Leadership Day for 5th and 6th Grade StudentsHeld in late winter/spring

Stand Up! Day inspires participants from across the Chicago area to work together to build leadership skills and explore their roles as citizens of their local and global communities.